Not enough Calcium

B_L_A_Z_I_A_N

Since I've started tracking my diet, I have never once met my calcium recommendation (usually not even close). I'm not lactose intolerant or anything, I just don't like milk, cottage cheese, etc.

What are some healthy foods that I can eat in order to get enough calcium?

joanneeee

tofu, calcium enriched bread, almonds. you can get gum that will give you 10% of your intake if you chew it for 10 minutes. if you don't like milk or yoghurt you can incorporate it into smoothies or your protein shakes.

B_L_A_Z_I_A_N

thank you

i eat yogurt sometimes but its the flavored yoplait kind so its not that healthy

but i'll look into buying tofu, almonds, and the calcium bread!

Schwiggity

Here's a list I found by googling it:

http://www.iofbonehealth.org/patients-public/about-osteoporosis/prevention/nutrition/calcium-rich-foods.html

There's plenty of vegetables with calcium in them as well. Have you considered just taking a supplement as well though? It's especially important for women to get enough calcium for future bone health.

joanneeee

thank you

i eat yogurt sometimes but its the flavored yoplait kind so its not that healthy

but i'll look into buying tofu, almonds, and the calcium bread!

if you want flavoured yoghurt you can mix greek/natural with some fruit like berries. it really sweetens it up and i find it masks the 'sourness' of the yoghurt. i love the sour taste but sometimes i need a sugary kick :P just try mixing different things in with your yoghurt and see what you like peanut are awesome too.
ohhh and sardines! nearly forgot about those babies. 1 can (120g) = 26g calcium!

B_L_A_Z_I_A_N

thank you

i eat yogurt sometimes but its the flavored yoplait kind so its not that healthy

but i'll look into buying tofu, almonds, and the calcium bread!

if you want flavoured yoghurt you can mix greek/natural with some fruit like berries. it really sweetens it up and i find it masks the 'sourness' of the yoghurt. i love the sour taste but sometimes i need a sugary kick :P just try mixing different things in with your yoghurt and see what you like peanut are awesome too.
ohhh and sardines! nearly forgot about those babies. 1 can (120g) = 26g calcium!

lol the yogurt is more of the "mousse" kind --> the strawberry mist whips since i like the texture better. but i do like frozen yogurt so maybe i can freeze the natural/greek yogurt after i mix it with fruit? i like peanuts too but they are so high in calories! I actually have never eaten a sardine before :P

Here's a list I found by googling it:

http://www.iofbonehealth.org/patients-public/about-osteoporosis/prevention/nutrition/calcium-rich-foods.html

There's plenty of vegetables with calcium in them as well. Have you considered just taking a supplement as well though? It's especially important for women to get enough calcium for future bone health.

I checked out the website --> thanks!
I kind of wanted to stay on the "natural" route so I usually avoid taking medicine or supplements and stuff. I would rather just get it straight from the plant or food or whatever.